Step aboard Cutty Sark and discover what life was like aboard the famous 19th century clipper ship! Built in 1869, Cutty Sark was one of the fastest tea clippers to be built and is now the last surviving in the world.

Following a fire in 2007 and an ambitious six-year restoration project, Cutty Sark reopened in April 2012, and you are invited to explore this historic attraction in London.

Learn about the romance, danger and adventure that came with life at sea as you meet the crew and hear their fascinating stories. Explore the interior of the sailing ship and discover innovative exhibits and interactive displays. Touch the original structure of the ship and find out where precious cargo was stored in the lower hold. Or why not venture beneath the towering masts which carry over 11 miles of rigging!

Walk underneath the ship and look up at the elegant lines of the ship’s streamlined and copper hull — here you can also enjoy a delicious Cutty Sark-inspired afternoon tea. You’ll have the opportunity to take the helm at the captain’s wheel, soak in spectacular views over the River Thames and meet the world’s largest collection of literary, historic and political figureheads.

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The CuttySark is the world’s sole-surviving tea clipper, celebrated for her record-breaking passages around the globe. Guests can come aboard and experience what it was like to sail this much-loved national icon.

A new audio guide at Cutty Sark has been added to enhance the visitor experience by bringing the story of the ship to life. The guide is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese and Russian.

The audio guide is included in the cost of entry and takes about an hour to explore all levels of the ship.

The top 10 must-see attractions at CuttySark

Touch the original structure of the ship of which 90% of the hull dates back to when it was built in 1869 for the China tea trade
Walk underneath CuttySark’s gleaming copper hull for an awe-inspiring view and the chance to admire the cutting-edge design that made her the fastest in the world.
Touch and smell different samples of the ship’s cargo in one of the many interactive exhibits
Imagine you are the ship’s captain, take the helm at the ship’s wheel and marvel at the towering masts and 11 miles of rigging
Get a taste of life as a seafaring Victorian and discover how the crew lived, ate and slept
Learn about the ambitious conservation project and go inside an authentic piece of history. Find out about the incredible work that has saved CuttySark for future generations
Enjoy afternoon tea underneath the ship built to bring tea to Britain. Taste a selection of CuttySark teas just like the ones the ship was built to transport
Meet the colourful cast of costumed characters on board the ship and listen to Captain Woodget or Nannie bring the history of the ship to life
Enjoy stunning views of the River Thames and the London Skyline
Come face to face with a world famous collection of merchant-ship figureheads including the original CuttySark figurehead, Nannie
CuttySark celebrated its 150^th anniversary in 2019.